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'Clark the Shark' read by Chris Pine

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'Clark the Shark' read by Chris Pine

'Clark the Shark' is written by Bruce Hale, illustrated by Guy Francis and read by Chris Pine. Clark is a shark with zing, bang, and boom. Clark zooms into school, crashes through the classroom, and is rowdy at recess. Clark loves life – but when his enthusiasm is too much for his friends, Clark’s teacher, Mrs. Inkydink, helps him figure out a way to tone it down. 'Clark the Shark' celebrates boisterous enthusiasm – and knowing when it’s time for indoor voices. View the teacher activity guide here: http://bit.ly/tg_clarktheshark View the parent activity guide here: http://bit.ly/pg_clarktheshark Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Enemy Pie' read by Camryn Manheim

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'Enemy Pie' read by Camryn Manheim

'Enemy Pie' is written by Derek Munson, illustrated by Tara Calahan King and read by Camryn Manheim. It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became Enemy Number One. Luckily, Dad has a surefire way to get rid of enemies - Enemy Pie. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/enemyPie Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Sophie's Masterpiece' read by CCH Pounder

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'Sophie's Masterpiece' read by CCH Pounder

'Sophie's Masterpiece' is written by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Jane Dyer and read by CCH Pounder. Sophie's no ordinary house spider. She's an artist; and every web she spins is more wondrous than before. But don't mention that to the guests at Beekman's Boardinghouse, because they don't like spiders... View the activity guide here: https://bit.ly/Sophiesmasterpiece Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'The Rainbow Fish' read by Ernest Borgnine

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'The Rainbow Fish' read by Ernest Borgnine

'The Rainbow Fish' is written and illustrated by Marcus Pfister and read by Ernest Borgnine. 'The Rainbow Fish' is an award-winning book about a beautiful fish who finds friendship and happiness when he learns to share. The book is best known for its morals about the value of being an individual and for the distinctive shiny foil scales of the Rainbow Fish. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/theRainbowFish Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Romeow & Drooliet' read by Haylie Duff

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'Romeow & Drooliet' read by Haylie Duff

'Romeow & Drooliet' is written and illustrated by Nina Laden and read by Haylie Duff. Romeow the cat and Drooliet the dog are two star-crossed lovers who met by chance, marry in secret, and are kept apart by a snarling Rottweiler, appalled owners, and the animal control warden. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/romeowdrooliet Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'The Night I Followed the Dog' read by Amanda Bynes

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'The Night I Followed the Dog' read by Amanda Bynes

'The Night I Followed the Dog' written and illustrated by Nina Laden and read by Amanda Bynes. Have you ever wondered where dogs go at night, and what they do? Well the little boy in this story has reason to believe there is something funny going on, and he's ready to find out what it is. View the activity guide here: https://bit.ly/TheNightIFollowedtheDog Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Sebastian's Roller Skates' read by Caitlin Wachs

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'Sebastian's Roller Skates' read by Caitlin Wachs

'Sebastian's Roller Skates' is written by Joan de Déu Prats Pijoan, illustrated by Francesc Rovira and read by Caitlin Wachs. Sebastian didn't talk very much, even though he had a lot to say. Sebastian was shy. He was very shy. But when he finds a pair of old roller skates in the park, he learns how to do much more than skate... View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/sebastiansrollerskates Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Here Comes the Garbage Barge!' read by Justin Theroux

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'Here Comes the Garbage Barge!' read by Justin Theroux

'Here Comes the Garbage Barge!' is written by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Red Nose Studio and read by Justin Theroux. Before everyone recycled…there was a town that had 3,168 tons of garbage and nowhere to put it. What did they do? Enter the Garbage Barge! This mostly true and completely stinky story is sure to make you say “Pee-yew!” View the teacher activity guide here: http://bit.ly/tg_GarbageBarge View the parent activity guide here: http://bit.ly/pg_GarbageBarge Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'No Mirrors in My Nana's House' read by Tia & Tamera Mowry

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'No Mirrors in My Nana's House' read by Tia & Tamera Mowry

'No Mirrors in My Nana's House' is written by Ysaye M. Barnwell, illustrated by Synthia Sant James and read by Tia and Tamera Mowry. There are no mirrors in my Nana's house.... No mirrors to reflect the cracks in the wall, the clothes that don't fit, the trash in the hallway. No mirrors. But there is love. The beauty in this child's world is in her Nana's eyes. It's like the rising of the sun... View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/NoMirrorsinMyNanasHouse Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake' read by Wanda Sykes

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'The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake' read by Wanda Sykes

'The Case of the Missing Carrot Cake' is written by Robin Newman, illustrated by Deborah Zemke and read by Wanda Sykes. When crime happens, especially when food goes missing on Ed’s farm, Wilcox and Griswold, mouse crime fighters and food detectives, are the animals to call. When Miss Rabbit’s carrot cake goes missing, they do what it takes to track down the thieves. View the teacher activity guide here: http://bit.ly/tg_carrotcake View the parent activity guide here: http://bit.ly/pg_carrotcake Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'White Socks Only' read by Amber Rose Tamblyn

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'White Socks Only' read by Amber Rose Tamblyn

'White Socks Only' is written by Evelyn Coleman, illustrated by Tyrone Geter and read by Amber Rose Tamblyn. When Grandma was a little girl in Mississippi, she sneaked into town one hot summer day. But when she saw the "Whites Only" sign on the water fountain, she had no idea what she would spark when she took off her shoes and - wearing her clean white socks - stepped up to drink. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/whitesocksonly Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'The Tooth' read by Annette Bening

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'The Tooth' read by Annette Bening

'The Tooth' is written by Avi Slodovnick, illustrated by Manon Gauthier and read by Annette Bening. Marissa loves candy—maybe too much. When she wakes up with a toothache, her mother takes her to the dentist, and on the way, Marissa notices a man sitting on a grate on the sidewalk to keep warm. So begins a day that Marissa will never forget. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/theTooth Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother' read by Melissa Gilbert

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'My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother' read by Melissa Gilbert

'My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother' is written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco and read by Melissa Gilbert. Tricia can't stand her rotten redheaded older brother Richie, who can do everything better than she can. So when her grandmother tells her a wish made on a shooting star will come true, she knows exactly what to wish for-- to be able to do something, anything, better than Richie. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/rottenredheadedolderbrother Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch' read by Hector Elizondo

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'Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch' read by Hector Elizondo

'Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch' is written by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Paul Yalowitz and read by Hector Elizondo. Mr. Hatch is a drab, predictable gentleman who leads a painfully ordered and uninteresting life. One Valentine's Day a giant candy-filled heart is delivered to Mr. Hatch with a note that reads, "Somebody loves you." View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/somebodylovesyoumrhatch Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'As Fast As Words Could Fly' read by Dulé Hill

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'As Fast As Words Could Fly' read by Dulé Hill

'As Fast As Words Could Fly' is written by Pamela M. Tuck, illustrated by Eric Velasquez and read by Dulé Hill. Young Mason Steele takes pride in turning his father’s excited ramblings about the latest civil rights incidents into handwritten business letters. One day Pa comes home with a gift from his civil rights group: a typewriter. Thrilled with the present, Mason spends all his spare time teaching himself to type. Soon he knows where every letter on the keyboard is located. When the civil rights group wins a school desegregation case, Mason learns that now he will be attending a formerly all-white high school. Despite his fears and injustice from the students and faculty, Mason perseveres. He does well in school—especially in his typing class. And when he competes in the county typing tournament, Mason decides to take a stand, using his skills to triumph over prejudice and break racial barriers. View the teacher activity guide here: http://bit.ly/tg_wordscouldfly View the parent activity guide here: http://bit.ly/pg_wordscouldfly Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Quackenstein Hatches a Family' read by Kristen Bell

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'Quackenstein Hatches a Family' read by Kristen Bell

'Quackenstein Hatches a Family' is written by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, illustrated by Brian T. Jones and read by Kristen Bell. Crack open this tale of family and fright, as cute as it is creepy. All the animals in the zoo have friends and family to play with and love. All of them, that is, except Quackenstein. Lonely and bitter in his ramshackle corner, he decides to adopt an egg. He cares for it diligently, waiting until the moment when it will hatch a baby duck of his own. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/Quackenstein Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'A Tale of Two Beasts' read by Sarah Silverman

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'A Tale of Two Beasts' read by Sarah Silverman

'A Tale of Two Beasts' is written and illustrated by Fiona Roberton and read by Sarah Silverman. There are two sides to every story. In Part One, a little girl finds a strange beast in the woods and takes it home as a pet. She feeds it, shows it off to her friends and gives it a hat. But that night it escapes. Then, in Part Two, the beast tells the story of being kidnapped by the girl, who force-fed it squirrel food, scared it with a group of beasts and wrapped it in wool. Can the two beasts resolve their differences? 'A Tale of Two Beasts' is an eye-opening story that makes you look at things from a different perspective. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/ataleoftwobeasts Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'No More Noisy Nights' read by Tony Hale

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'No More Noisy Nights' read by Tony Hale

'No More Noisy Nights' is written by Holly L. Niner, illustrated by Guy Wolek and read by Tony Hale. Who is making so much noise and how will Jackson ever get to sleep? Despite some silly, sleepy mistakes, genteel Jackson finds a fun and quiet activity for each of his noisy neighbors. He finally gets a great night’s sleep— and discovers three new friends in the morning. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/NoMoreNoisyNights Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Library Lion' read by Mindy Sterling

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'Library Lion' read by Mindy Sterling

'Library Lion' is written by Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes and read by Mindy Sterling. Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. And he never roars in the library, at least not anymore. But when something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/libraryLion Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'The Hula-Hoopin' Queen' read by Oprah Winfrey

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'The Hula-Hoopin' Queen' read by Oprah Winfrey

'The Hula-Hoopin' Queen' is written by Thelma Lynne Godin, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton and read by Oprah Winfrey. Kameeka is confident that today she will finally beat her rival, Jamara, and become the Hula-Hoopin’ Queen of 139th Street. But then Mama reminds her that today is their neighbor Miz Adeline’s birthday, and Kameeka has a ton of chores to do to get ready for the party they are hosting. Kameeka’s disappointed to be stuck at home and can only think about the hoopin’ competition. Distracted, Kameeka accidentally ruins Miz Adeline’s birthday cake, and has to confess to her that there won’t be a cake for her special day. But then Miz Adeline’s confesses something too: she’s also got the itch—the hula-hoopin’ itch! Her fingers start snappin’. Her hips start swingin’. Soon everyone’s hips are swinging as the party spills out onto the street. The whole neighborhood’s got the itch—the hula-hoopin’ itch! With vibrant illustrations by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, 'The Hula-Hoopin’ Queen' is a charming celebration of family and community ties. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/TheHulaHoopinQueen Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'The Empty Pot' read by Rami Malek

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'The Empty Pot' read by Rami Malek

'The Empty Pot' is written and illustrated by Demi and read by Rami Malek. The Chinese Emperor announces an unusual test to choose an heir—the child who raises the best flowers from a seed given by the Emperor will be his successor. Ping, unaccountably, is unable to get his seed to sprout—but Ping’s empty pot is best of all. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/TheEmptypot Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'When a Dragon Moves In' read by Mark Duplass

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'When a Dragon Moves In' read by Mark Duplass

'When a Dragon Moves In' is written by Jodi Moore, illustrated by Howard McWilliam and read by Mark Duplass. If you build a perfect sandcastle, a dragon will move in. And that’s exactly what happens to one very lucky boy at the beach. Dad is busy sunbathing and Mom is busy with her book, so the boy and dragon roam the beach together, flying a kite, braving the waves, and roasting marshmallows. But no one believes him when he shares the news of his magnificent dragon: Mom only hears the roar of the ocean, Dad thinks the dragon feather is a seagull feather, and know-it-all sis claims there’s no such thing as a dragon. That’s when the sandwiches mysteriously disappear, claw prints are found in the brownies, and dragon-giggles erupt from the strangest of places. Heh-heh-heh. Is there truly a mischievous dragon running around on the beach or is someone’s imagination running wild? Decide for yourself When a Dragon Moves In. View the activity guide here: https://bit.ly/WhenaDragonMovesIn Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Snappsy The Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)' read by David Harbour

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'Snappsy The Alligator (Did Not Ask to Be in This Book)' read by David Harbour

'Snappsy The Alligator' is written by Julie Falatko, illustrated by Tim Miller and read by David Harbour. Snappsy the alligator is having a normal day when a pesky narrator steps in to spice up the story. Is Snappsy reading a book ... or is he making CRAFTY plans? Is Snappsy on his way to the grocery store ... or is he PROWLING the forest for defenseless birds and fuzzy bunnies? Is Snappsy innocently shopping for a party ...or is he OBSESSED with snack foods that start with the letter P? What’s the truth? View the activity guide here: https://bit.ly/snappsythealligator Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Arnie the Doughnut' read by Chris O'Dowd

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'Arnie the Doughnut' read by Chris O'Dowd

'Arnie the Doughnut' is written and illustrated by Laurie Keller and read by Chris O'Dowd. At first glance, Arnie looks like an average doughnut - round, cakey, iced and sprinkled, with a hole in the middle. He was made by one of the best bakeries in town, and admittedly his sprinkles are candy-colored. Still, a doughnut is just a doughnut, right? WRONG! Not if Arnie has anything to say about it. And, for a doughnut, he sure seems to have an awful lot to say. Can Arnie change the fate of all doughnuts - or at least have a hand in his own future? View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/ArnietheDoughnut Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Harry the Dirty Dog' read by Betty White

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'Harry the Dirty Dog' read by Betty White

'Harry the Dirty Dog' is written by Gene Zion, illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham and read by Betty White. Harry is a white dog with black spots who loves everything...except baths. So one day before bath time, Harry runs away. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/HarrytheDirtyDog Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Carla's Sandwich' read by Allison Janney

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'Carla's Sandwich' read by Allison Janney

'Carla's Sandwich' is written by Debbie Herman, illustrated by Sheila Bailey and read by Allison Janney. When Carla brings weird sandwiches to school, her classmates have plenty to say about them. “That’s sick!” says Leslie. “That’s disgusting!” says Natie. But Carla thinks otherwise. “It’s unique. It’s creative.” —Just like Carla. View the teacher activity guide here: http://bit.ly/tg_carlassandwich View the parent activity guide here: http://bit.ly/pg_carlassandwich Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Sylvester and the Magic Pebble' read by Reid Scott

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'Sylvester and the Magic Pebble' read by Reid Scott

'Sylvester and the Magic Pebble' is written and illustrated by William Steig and read by Reid Scott. On a rainy day, Sylvester finds a magic pebble that can make wishes come true. But when a lion frightens him on his way home, Sylvester makes a wish that brings unexpected results. How Sylvester is eventually reunited with his loving family and restored to his true self makes a story that is beautifully tender and filled with magic. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/SylvesterMagicPebble Watch all of our videos at https://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Turkey Trouble' read by Marc Maron

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'Turkey Trouble' read by Marc Maron

'Turkey Trouble' is written by Wendi Silvano, illustrated by Lee Harper and read by Marc Maron. Turkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it’s almost Thanksgiving... and you’re the main course. But Turkey has an idea--what if he doesn’t look like a turkey? What if he looks like another animal instead? After many hilarious attempts, Turkey comes up with the perfect disguise to make this Thanksgiving the best ever! View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/Turkeytrouble Watch all of our videos at https://www.storylineonline.net/.

'A Bad Case of Stripes' read by Sean Astin

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'A Bad Case of Stripes' read by Sean Astin

'A Bad Case of Stripes' is written and illustrated by David Shannon and read by Sean Astin. Camilla Cream loves lima beans, but she never eats them. Why? Because the other kids at her school don't like them. And Camilla is very, very worried about what other people think of her. In fact, she is so worried that she is about to break out in... A Bad Case of Stripes. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/BadCaseofStripes Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'I Need My Monster' read by Rita Moreno

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'I Need My Monster' read by Rita Moreno

'I Need My Monster' is written by Amanda Noll, illustrated by Howard McWilliam and read by Rita Moreno. When Ethan checks under the bed for his monster, he finds a note instead: "Gone fishing. Back in a week. —Gabe." What will Ethan do? He needs a monster under his bed. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/iNeedMyMonster Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'The Kissing Hand' read by Barbara Bain

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'The Kissing Hand' read by Barbara Bain

'The Kissing Hand' is written by Audrey Penn, illustrated by Ruth E. Harper and Nancy M. Leak and read by Barbara Bain. School is starting in the forest, but Chester Raccoon does not want to go. To help ease Chester's fears, Mrs. Raccoon shares a family secret called the Kissing Hand to give him the reassurance of her love any time his world feels a little scary. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/theKissingHand Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Catching the Moon' read by Kevin Costner and Jillian Estell

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'Catching the Moon' read by Kevin Costner and Jillian Estell

'Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream' is written by Crystal Hubbard, illustrated by Randy DuBurke and read by Kevin Costner and Jillian Estell. If there was anything in the world better than playing baseball, Marcenia Lyle didn't know what it was. As a young girl in the 1930s, she chased down fly balls and stole bases, and dreamed of one day playing professional ball. With spirit, spunk, and a great passion for the sport, Marcenia struggled to overcome the objections of family, friends, and coaches, who felt a girl had no place in the field. When she finally won a position in a baseball summer camp sponsored by the St. Louis Cardinals, Marcenia was on her way to catching her dream. Full of warmth and youthful energy, 'Catching the Moon' is the story of the girl who grew up to become the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team. Readers everywhere will be inspired by her courage to dream and determination to succeed. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/CatchingtheMoonBaseball Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Guji Guji' read by Robert Guillaume

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'Guji Guji' read by Robert Guillaume

'Guji Guji' is written and illustrated by Chih-Yuan Chen and read by Robert Guillaume. Guji Guji is quite content with his life as a duckling, despite the fact that he doesn't look anything like his brothers. Then one fateful day, he meets up with three nasty, grinning creatures... View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/Gujiguji Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'The Kiss that Missed' read by Karan Brar

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'The Kiss that Missed' read by Karan Brar

'The Kiss that Missed' is written and illustrated by David Melling and read by Karan Brar. One evening, when the King is in a hurry, his goodnight kiss to the Little Prince goes astray. After rattling around the Prince's bedroom, it flies out the window and floats into the dark forest, where it has no business to be. The King decides to do something about it. He orders the Knight to climb on his horse, ride into the forest, and bring back the kiss. But the forest is filled with spooky things that frighten both the Knight and his horse. How will they ever succeed in bringing the kiss back to the castle? View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/theKissthatMissed Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Stellaluna' read by Pamela Reed

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'Stellaluna' read by Pamela Reed

'Stellaluna' is written and illustrated by Janell Cannon and read by Pamela Reed. When Stellaluna is separated from her mother before she is old enough to fly, she finds out that not all winged creatures eat fruit. Swallowing food that crawls is just one of the amazing things this little bat must learn to do. View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/ag_stellaluna Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

'Me and My Cat' read by Elijah Wood

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'Me and My Cat' read by Elijah Wood

'Me and My Cat' is written and illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura and read by Elijah Wood. Late one night Nicholas sees a witch enter his bedroom and hears her say some magic words. When he wakes up the next morning, it doesn't take him long to realize something very strange is going on -- especially when he pulls at his whiskers! View the activity guide here: http://bit.ly/meandmycat Watch all of our videos at http://www.storylineonline.net/.

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